The Brownton Womens Club has their Bike-a-thon for K-6th grade children on Sunday, May 1st at the Brownton City Park at 1 pm. Kids who plan to ride should go and get pledges for your ride, and parents can pick up registration and pledge material at the Brownton City Offices. Prizes will be awarded and all proceeds will be used for Brownton Community Projects and Events.

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1:00 pm

Brownton Bike a Thon

May

5

Thu

There are two events coming up in Hutchinson for National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5th. The first event starts at Noon at Library Square, while the second event starts at 7 pm at Cross Point Church.

The United Lutheran Church of Lake Lillian has their Pork Chop Dinner on Friday, May 6th from 4:30-7pm at the church. Featuring “Famous Don’s” Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, Cole Slaw and more! A one chop dinner is $10, 2 chop dinner is $13.

Common Cup Ministries are holding a 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, May 7th at Masonic West River Park in Hutchinson. Registration starts at 8:30 am, Walk at 10 am, and the run at 10:30 am. Registration forms and more information is available at common-cup.org

Ness Nordic Fest is Saturday, May 7th from 11a-3p at the Historic Ness Church of Litchfield. Free admission to this event for all ages. Featuring music by Skal Klubben Spelmanslag, quilt raffle, concessions and bake sale, ethnic foods and egg coffee…and more!

Gopher Campfire is holding their Spring Firearms Safety classes starting May 9th from 6-9 pm. The class is for anyone 12 years of age and older who wishes to hunt in any state that require a firearms safety certificate in order to buy a license. Cost is $7.50 and all materials will be supplied.For Questions or to register call 320-587-3153.

May

12

Thu

The Lester Prairie Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a Fluff and Puff Pillow Cleaning on Thursday, May 12th from 7:30a-3:30 pm at the LP City Hall. Pillows can also be dropped off Wenesday, May 11 from 6-8p.

Mcleod County Habitat for Humanity has their Hammer and Nails Fundraising event on Friday, May 13th from 5:30-9 pm at the Crow River Golf Club of Hutchinson. It’s an evening of Dinner, music, auctions, raffles, and games. Tickets are $45 and available at the Habitat office or by calling 587-8868

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5:30 pm

Habitat Hammer and Nails Event

May

14

Sat

The Dassel Rod and Gun Club invites you to their Fishing Opener Breakfast on Saturday, May 14th from 6-11a at Sportsmens Park on Lake Washington. All you can eat French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, and Beverage. Adults are $8, Children under 12 are $4.

The National Association of Letter Carriers will be conducting their 24th annual Food Drive. Mail customers in Glencoe and Hutchinson are asked to place non perishable food items next to their mail boxes on Saturday, May 14th and their mail carriers will pick them up. All donations will be delivered to the Mcleod Emergency Food Shelf.

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7:15 am

Mail Carrier Food Drive

May

15

Sun

Everyone is invited to a Law Enforcement Week Ceremony on Sunday, May 15th at 4 pm at the Masonic West River Park Bandshell in Hutchinson. The 1 hour ceremony will honor and support the brave men and women who serve our communities. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets please.

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4:00 pm

Law Enforcement Ceremony

May

17

Tue

The Greater Gibbon Area Uncommon Band of Renown will rehearse for the Gibbon Memorial Day Service on Tuesday, May 17th and 24th. Practices will be held at GFW Elementary School gym beginning at 7:30pm. Players of any band instrument and all levels of talent are invited to join us. You don’t need to live in Gibbon to be in the Community Band! Questions? Call Nancy Spaude (834-6331) or Elizabeth Niebuhr (834-8381).

May

19

Thu

Christ the King Lutheran Church invites you to their Rummage Sale Thursday, May 19th-Saturday, May 21st. Hours Thursday and Friday are 9a-6p, and Saturday is 9a-Noon…plus Saturday is Bag Day. Most items and clothing priced at .50 cents.

The McLeod Emergency Food Shelf Board of Directors Annual Meeting is scheduled for 9:30 AM Thursday, May 19 with the regular meeting to follow. Both meetings will be held at MEFS – Hutchinson Site, located at 498 Hwy 7 E, Hutchinson, MN. The Annual Meeting is open to the public and is a great opportunity to meet the current Board of Directors as well hear the accomplishments of 2015 and the vision for 2016 and beyond. Refreshments will be served.

You are invited to a Spaghetti Feed Benefit for Rick Huls on Friday, May 20th from 4-7 pm at the BLHS Hector Campus. You can also shop the Silent Auction and Bake Sale. Proceeds benefit Huls’ battle with Cancer.